Babesia microti Antibodies, IgG/IgM IFA
Order Name
Babesia IgG/IgM
Test Number: 5613547
Revision Date 08/29/2023
Test Number: 5613547
Revision Date 08/29/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Babesia microti IgG
|
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 16117-4 |
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Babesia microti IgM
|
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 16118-2 |
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Babesia Comment
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Comment | n/a |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Collection: If tube other than a gel-barrier is used, transfer separated serum to a labeled plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube, pour off serum first. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/Thaw Cycle: 4x) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 138315 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86753x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |